{"id":11021,"date":"2016-08-12T04:15:24","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T04:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/?p=11021"},"modified":"2016-08-12T04:15:24","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T04:15:24","slug":"vehicle-restoration-a-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/vehicle-restoration-a-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Restoration: A Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Think your vehicle is past its prime? That your old truck will never run smoothly again? Believe that all you can do with your classic car is set it up on blocks? Don\u2019t be so sure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/12\/entering-the-classic-car-hobby-5-tips-for-the-beginner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vehicle restoration<\/a> is always possible, if you\u2019re willing to put in some time and effort. When done right, you can breathe whole new life into an older vehicle\u2014even getting it back in good, running order.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Of course, vehicle restoration isn\u2019t something you can pick up by watching a single YouTube tutorial or reading a list of tips. You\u2019ll need to practice, and hopefully spend some time working alongside a more experienced mechanic.<\/p>\n<p>As you try to prime yourself on the basics of vehicle restoration though, maybe these few guidelines can at least guide you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Know About Vehicle Restoration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11024\" src=\"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vehicle Restoration (2)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Know what you\u2019re getting into. <\/strong>Sometimes a vehicle may need little more than for a few scratches to be buffed out and a new coat of paint to be added. In other cases, a new engine may need to be built from scratch. Know how much labor is involved, and get a ballpark of what it\u2019s going to cost. If the amount exceeds the actual value of the vehicle, you may need to come to terms with the fact that it\u2019s just not worth it.<\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Create a plan. <\/strong>Make a detailed blueprint of all your repair work, including an estimated budget, to help you stay on course and monitor your progress. Note that you will want to do <a href=\"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/10730\/2016\/04\/04\/5-top-tips-lower-cost-car-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engine or car repairs<\/a> first and probably save the body work for last, lest you risk scratching up a brand new coat of paint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure you have the right space. <\/strong>Sometimes a full classic car restoration can take up four garage bays! You may not have quite that kind of space, but do make sure you have plenty of room to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grab the right parts. <\/strong>Understand that just because a car is older doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t usually find parts for it; most of the time, an automaker will use interchangeable parts for its various models, but it\u2019s smart to verify this before you begin your work or invest too much money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11023\" src=\"https:\/\/autochunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vehicle Restoration (1)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2016\/08\/Vehicle-Restoration-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Work on a car you actually care about. <\/strong>If all you care about is vintage racers, don\u2019t waste your time refurbishing a pickup truck. And if you only have a passion for American made vehicles, don\u2019t be distracted by German or Japanese auto styles. 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